 
Assembly Resolution No. 1318
 
BY: M. of A. Norris
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  77th Anniversary of the Wilson
        Lions Club
 
  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
pay  tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the Wilson Lions Club; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Wilson Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International,
one of the largest service organizations in the  world,  and  is  deeply
committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  goal  of  the  Wilson Lions Club and the entire Lions
organization is to empower volunteers to serve their  communities,  meet
humanitarian   needs,   encourage   peace   and   promote  international
understanding; and
 
  WHEREAS, Lions are recognized worldwide for  their  service  to  the
blind  and  visually-impaired;  this  service  began  when  Helen Keller
challenged the Lions to become her "knights of the blind in the  crusade
against darkness" during the Lions' 1925 International Convention; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Chartered  in  1941  to  help  meet the needs of the local
community, the Wilson Lions Club consists of dedicated men and women who
volunteer their time and  energies  to  perform  a  variety  of  service
activities;  its  first  President, Earl W. Brydges, went on to serve in
the New York State Senate for many years; and
 
  WHEREAS, Remaining true to its motto of "We Serve," the Wilson Lions
Club provides volunteers with project management assistance,  leadership
training,  personal development opportunities, and organized fundraising
programs; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Wilson Lions Club continues to demonstrate its profound
commitment to the community, and has a long track record of  exceptional
contributions   through   donations   or  participation  with  countless
organizations, including: Wilson  Central  School  Scholarships;  Wilson
Food  Pantry;  Eastern  Niagara  Hospital;  eye  exams  and  glasses for
residents in need; eye screenings at elementary schools;  hearing  exams
and  aids  for  residents in need; Wilson Community Library; and holiday
gifts for the needy; and
 
  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 77-year history,  the  Wilson  Lions
Club   has   demonstrated   continuous  service  to  the  residents  and
communities which it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  the  Wilson  Lions  Club  is  in  direct
correlation  to  the  efforts  of its members, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
 
enthusiasm,  and  an  uncompromising  standard  of  excellence  in   all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated  and  recognized  by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the Wilson Lions  Club;  and  be  it
further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Wilson Lions Club.
Commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Wilson Lions Club

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